La Mercerie, the bistro and bar on rue Oberkampf

La Mercerie on rue Oberkampf isn't exactly the place to buy fabric scraps, pretty buttons and knitting wool. Rather, it's the kind of place where you come to enjoy an aperitif with friends, and now to eat classic French cuisine, since the bar has doubled as a real restaurant space, sober and vintage.

The atmosphere at La Mercerie is that of a neighborhood bistro: everyone knows or recognizes each other, hugs or greets, and the atmosphere is as festive as it is convivial.

Food-wise, the restaurant's menu is simple and precise: 6 starters, 5 main courses, 3 salads, 3 burgers and 4 desserts. And all at very affordable prices, even minis-minis, as in the case of the starters.

Talking of starters, we were tempted by the eggs mayonnaise (3.5€), a classic we love to have in restaurants and which didn't disappoint us, and the roast camembert (5.5€), topped with a little honey and thyme, the perfect starter to ease into winter evenings.

Afterwards, the choice between dishes was tough: beef bourguignon with baby vegetables and steamed potatoes (11.5€), Toulouse sausage and mashed potatoes (12.5€) or beef tartare with home fries (14.5€).

And let's not forget the salads and, above all, the burgers, which we were really looking forward to. Between the classic cheese (13.5€) and the chicken crispy (13.5€), we didn't know which way to turn.

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In the end, we opted for the veal blanquette and basmati rice with mushrooms and carrots (12.5€), very well prepared; and for the California burger (beef, 7-month aged cheddar, avocado, bacon, pickled onions, barbecue sauce; 14.5€), a good, generous burger, served with home fries.

To round off this hearty meal, we end on a sweet note with a caramelized crème brulée (4.5€) and two beautiful slices of French toast (4.5€) topped with a dash of salted butter caramel.

We accompany this feast with a Spritz (8€) and a Moscow mule (8€) to get you back on your feet. Because at La Mercerie, the party goes on until 5am from Thursday to Saturday.

The kitchen, meanwhile, is open until 2am on weekends. These are just some of the details that will appeal to party-goers and gourmets looking for simple, good food!

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